Pharmacists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $127,560 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.33
10th percentile $109,690
90th percentile $153,960
Employed locally 100
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,690
    25th
    $122,940
    50th (median)
    $127,560
    75th
    $139,320
    90th
    $153,960

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 168% Median Pharmacists salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $165,810
    California $165,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Visalia, CA $164,840

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $70,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,740
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,320
    Physical Therapists $96,320
    Nurse Practitioners $130,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Dubuque, IA is $61.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.76 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Dubuque, IA is 7.2% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $109,690 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,940.